Hiking

Hiking provides a rewarding way to experience New Zealand's landscapes, with trails passing through native forests, volcanic terrain, alpine environments and coastal regions. The country's diversity means that very different walking experiences can often be found within a relatively short distance of one another.

Whether exploring sections of New Zealand's Great Walks, traversing high-country station land or taking a guided walk through remote wilderness, hiking offers access to places that are difficult to reach by any other means. Many of these journeys provide opportunities to experience the landscape at a slower pace and develop a deeper connection to the natural environment.